Tempest: £656m funding boost for sixth-generation fighter jet
UK focused on the aircraft's 2035 in-service date to ensure the UK Armed Forces "remain a step ahead of adversaries".
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RAF RAF Typhoon squadron train with Jordanian pilots during Exercise Agile Oryx
Royal Air Force pilots have been developing operating procedures and formation flying skills with the F16s of Number 1 and 6 Squadrons RJAF.
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USA US Air Force's flying filling station refuels F-35s over North Sea
Based at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, the 15 US Stratotankers are capable of carrying around 30,000 gallons of fuel.
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RAF RAF could use drones to carry out faster aircraft inspections
Project ASURVEY will look at whether 95% of the aircraft's surface can be inspected in just half an hour.
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RAF Business as usual for RAF Typhoons in the Falklands this Easter
Four Typhoon FGR4 from 1435 Flight are poised 24/7 to intercept any unidentified aircraft around the Falkland Islands.
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RAF RAF Wittering commemorates two Prisoners Of War from WW2
RAF Wittering was used as a repatriation site for POWs returning from Germany after the Second World War.
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RAF RAF takes command of Nato air policing mission in Estonia
They took over responsibility from the German Air Force in a ceremony at Ämari Air Base.
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RAF Start of a new era at RAF Akrotiri as Pumas replace Griffin helicopters in Cyprus
Historic moment as two Griffins and two Pumas flew in formation over Cyprus.
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Aircraft New £161m contract for F-35 maintenance and training to support UK's fleet until 2027
The UK's fleet of Lightning fighter jets is set to be maintained and supported by Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems under the new deal.
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Rugby Union Amy Cokayne stars in another dominant England Six Nations victory
England's Red Roses are on record-breaking run of 21 successive Six Nations wins.
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Politics Council launches legal action against Home Office over RAF site asylum accommodation
The Government announced that it will house asylum-seekers at two former military bases and a potential third.
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RAF Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton: Who is the engineer appointed as next RAF chief?
The military career of Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has taken him from University Cadet to Deputy Commander for Capability and People.
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RAF Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton appointed new Chief of the Air Staff
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin have congratulated Sir Richard on his appointment.
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Forces Charities Injured veteran's surprise at gifted 'lifechanging' wheelchair for competitive sports dream
Speaker of the House hosts event to empower injured veterans through sports with OppO foundation.
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RAF The bold task of spring-cleaning iconic aircraft at RAF Museum Midlands
Historic military aircraft like the Vulcan, Lightning and Javelin have been given a very special spring clean at RAF Museum Midlands.
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Iraq Tributes paid to only RAF aircraft and crew lost in Iraq War 20 years ago
Memorials were held to mark the 20th anniversary of the incident that claimed the lives of RAF Tornado ZG710's flight crew.